Robots in the construction industry - Revision history

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	There is some degree of controversy around the differentiation between the two terms - cobots and robots - due to the open interpretation of the concept of collaboration. For more, see Cobots.		There is some degree of controversy around the differentiation between the two terms - cobots and robots - due to the open interpretation of the concept of collaboration. For more, see Cobots.

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	* Advanced construction technology.		* Advanced construction technology.

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	* Advanced construction technology.		* Advanced construction technology.
		+	* Key AI related terms to be aware of, with UK government explanations.
	* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.		* Artificial intelligence and civil engineering.
	* Augmented reality in construction.		* Augmented reality in construction.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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		+	The UK Government '[https://post.parliament.uk/artificial-intelligence-ai-glossary/ Artificial intelligence (AI) glossary]' updated in January 2024 defines robotics as 'Machines that are capable of automatically carrying out a series of actions and moving in the physical world. Modern robots contain algorithms that typically, but do not always, have some form of artificial intelligence. Applications include industrial robots used in manufacturing, medical robots for performing surgery, and self-navigating drones.' ([https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST-PB-0057/POST-PB-0057.pdf UK Post Brief 57 'Artificial intelligence: An explainer']).

	Advanced technology is changing the construction industry. The proliferation of ConTech (the intersection of tools associated with construction and technology) is having an impact on everything that is digitally connected.		Advanced technology is changing the construction industry. The proliferation of ConTech (the intersection of tools associated with construction and technology) is having an impact on everything that is digitally connected.
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	* Virtual reality in construction.		* Virtual reality in construction.

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	* ConTech.		* ConTech.
	* Exoskeleton.		* Exoskeleton.
		+	* Information for the buildings of tomorrow.
	* Mixed reality.		* Mixed reality.
	* Prefabrication.		* Prefabrication.

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	* Computer-generated imagery (CGI).		* Computer-generated imagery (CGI).
	* ConTech.		* ConTech.
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	* Mixed reality.		* Mixed reality.
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	* Virtual reality in construction.		* Virtual reality in construction.

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	Advanced technology is changing the construction industry. The proliferation of ConTech (the intersection of tools associated with construction and technology) is having an impact on everything that is digitally connected.		Advanced technology is changing the construction industry. The proliferation of ConTech (the intersection of tools associated with construction and technology) is having an impact on everything that is digitally connected.

−	Incorporating advanced construction technology into practice can increase levels of quality, efficiency, safety, sustainability and value for money. However, there is often a conflict between traditional methods and innovative ~~new~~ practices, and this is one of the factors blamed for the relatively slow ~~rate~~ of technology ~~uptake within~~ the industry.	+	Incorporating advanced construction technology into practice can increase levels of quality, efficiency, safety, sustainability and value for money. However, there is often a conflict between traditional methods and innovative practices, and this is one of the factors blamed for the relatively slow uptake of technology in the industry.

−	But, as technology becomes more advanced, simpler to use and more efficient, its adoption is gradually increasing. This is particularly true in the case of robotics.	+	But, as technology becomes more advanced, less expensive, simpler to use and more efficient, its adoption is gradually increasing. This is particularly true in the case of robotics. Robotics relates to work executed by automated machinery. It is a form of ConTech that is typically used for repetitive tasks, dangerous tasks, heavy lifting, and so on.
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−	Robotics relates to work executed by automated machinery. It is a form of ConTech that is typically used for repetitive tasks, dangerous tasks, heavy lifting, and so on.	+

	= History =		= History =
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	= Robots and construction =		= Robots and construction =

−	Robotics is still a relatively new technology, but some experts see construction as ~~one~~ sector that is particularly well-suited to an automation takeover.	+	Robotics is still a relatively new technology, but some experts see construction as a sector that is particularly well-suited to an automation takeover.

	According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), there are two types of robots:		According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), there are two types of robots:
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	* Inspection robots that can monitor and precisely record measurements in areas that were previously inaccessible.		* Inspection robots that can monitor and precisely record measurements in areas that were previously inaccessible.
	* Maintenance robots that can clean and update building facades safely.		* Maintenance robots that can clean and update building facades safely.
−	* 3D-printing robots able to print building components (and eventually entire buildings and other structures).	+	* 3D-printing robots able to print building components, and eventually entire buildings and other structures.
	* Service robots able to lay bricks and masonry.		* Service robots able to lay bricks and masonry.
	* Demolition robots that can dismantle building components safely.		* Demolition robots that can dismantle building components safely.

−	~~Robotic~~ technology may make it possible to reduce risk, lower costs and use less energy.	+	This sort of robotic technology may make it possible to reduce risk, lower costs and use less energy.

−	While some tasks ~~could~~ be shifted from human workers to their robotic counterparts, it ~~would~~ inevitably lead to the creation of new jobs. This could include the oversight of robots along with new robot-maintenance jobs, the design and manufacture of robots and so on.	+	While some tasks will be shifted from human workers to their robotic counterparts, it will also inevitably lead to the creation of new jobs. This could include the oversight of robots along with new robot-maintenance jobs, the design and manufacture of robots and so on.

	= Robotics and BIM, CAM =		= Robotics and BIM, CAM =
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	When technological advancements in building information modelling (BIM) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) are combined with robotics and scale of production, this may lead to affordability and flexibility within systems which are not currently available.		When technological advancements in building information modelling (BIM) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) are combined with robotics and scale of production, this may lead to affordability and flexibility within systems which are not currently available.

−	The movement from 2D CAD to 3D BIM may enable the manufacture of entire assemblies using rapidly advancing robotic technology. However, this requires repetition and high volume to make the investment in the technology required viable. Consequently, ~~CAM~~ is most likely to be taken up ~~by robotics~~ in off-site prefabrication facilities for the development of repetitive building types such as those in the residential market.	+	The movement from 2D CAD to 3D BIM may enable the manufacture of entire assemblies using rapidly advancing robotic technology. However, this requires repetition and high volume to make the investment in the technology required viable. Consequently, it is most likely to be taken up in off-site prefabrication facilities for the development of repetitive building types such as those in the residential market.

	= Robots or cobots? =		= Robots or cobots? =

−	Some robots are now being designed to work in conjunction with their human counterparts. These collaborative robots (also known as cobots) are not meant to replace their human counterparts; they are meant to work directly with them with the intention of improving productivity and enhancing safety. ~~Note that there~~ is some degree of controversy around the differentiation between the two terms - cobots and robots - due to the open interpretation of the concept of collaboration. For more, see Cobots.	+	Some robots are now being designed to work in conjunction with their human counterparts. These collaborative robots (also known as cobots) are not meant to replace their human counterparts; they are meant to work directly with them with the intention of improving productivity and enhancing safety.
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		+	There is some degree of controversy around the differentiation between the two terms - cobots and robots - due to the open interpretation of the concept of collaboration. For more, see Cobots.

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	= Robotics and BIM, CAM =		= Robotics and BIM, CAM =

−	~~There have been many~~ technological advancements in building information modelling (BIM) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) ~~software. When~~ combined with robotics and scale of production ~~in hardware~~, this may lead to affordability and flexibility within systems which are not currently available.	+	When technological advancements in building information modelling (BIM) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) are combined with robotics and scale of production, this may lead to affordability and flexibility within systems which are not currently available.

−	The movement from 2D CAD to 3D BIM may enable the manufacture of entire assemblies using rapidly advancing robotic technology. However, this requires repetition and high ~~numbers of units~~ to make the investment in the ~~robotics~~ technology required viable. Consequently, CAM is most likely to be taken up by robotics in off-site prefabrication facilities for the development of repetitive building types such as those in the residential market.	+	The movement from 2D CAD to 3D BIM may enable the manufacture of entire assemblies using rapidly advancing robotic technology. However, this requires repetition and high volume to make the investment in the technology required viable. Consequently, CAM is most likely to be taken up by robotics in off-site prefabrication facilities for the development of repetitive building types such as those in the residential market.

	= Robots or cobots? =		= Robots or cobots? =

−	Some robots are now being designed to work in conjunction with their human counterparts. These collaborative robots (also known as cobots) are not meant to replace their human counterparts; they are meant to work directly with them with the intention of improving productivity and enhancing safety. Note that there is some degree of controversy around the differentiation between the two terms - cobots and robots - due to the open interpretation of the concept of collaboration.	+	Some robots are now being designed to work in conjunction with their human counterparts. These collaborative robots (also known as cobots) are not meant to replace their human counterparts; they are meant to work directly with them with the intention of improving productivity and enhancing safety. Note that there is some degree of controversy around the differentiation between the two terms - cobots and robots - due to the open interpretation of the concept of collaboration. For more, see Cobots.
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−	For more, see ~~cobots~~.	+

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	In film and television, robots appeared early and often, taking centre stage in Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927) and Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Years later, many generations of film viewers were introduced to robots R2-D2 and C-3PO in the Star Wars series of movies, graphic novels and other forms of entertainment. Robots also played a significant role in American Cold War-era television programmes like The Twilight Zone (1959 - 1964) and Lost in Space (1965 - 1968).		In film and television, robots appeared early and often, taking centre stage in Fritz Lang's Metropolis (1927) and Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Years later, many generations of film viewers were introduced to robots R2-D2 and C-3PO in the Star Wars series of movies, graphic novels and other forms of entertainment. Robots also played a significant role in American Cold War-era television programmes like The Twilight Zone (1959 - 1964) and Lost in Space (1965 - 1968).

−	It was in 1954 that one of the first industrial robots, Unimate, was ~~invented~~ in the United States by George Devol. It was sold to General Motors in 1960 and put to work in 1961 on an assembly line in New Jersey. From that point, robotics became incorporated into production and manufacturing processes throughout the world.	+	It was in 1954 that one of the first industrial robots, Unimate, was developed in the United States by George Devol. It was sold to General Motors in 1960 and put to work in 1961 on an assembly line in New Jersey. From that point, robotics became incorporated into production and manufacturing processes throughout the world.

	= Robots and construction =		= Robots and construction =

−	Robotics is a new technology ~~that is expected to gain significant popularity in the near future. This technology is driving the industry to adopt new construction practices. Some~~ experts see construction as one sector ~~that’s~~ particularly well-suited ~~for~~ an automation takeover.	+	Robotics is still a relatively new technology, but some experts see construction as one sector that is particularly well-suited to an automation takeover.

−	According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), there are two ~~official~~ types of robots:	+	According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), there are two types of robots:

	# Industrial robots used in automation (in an industrial environment).		# Industrial robots used in automation (in an industrial environment).
	# Service robots for domestic and professional use.		# Service robots for domestic and professional use.

−	Both of these ~~applications~~ are aligned with ~~multiple~~ tasks within the construction industry.	+	Both of these types are aligned with a wide range of tasks within the construction industry:

−	~~A number of artificial intelligence (AI) systems that could benefit the construction industry are in development - some are already in use. Examples include the following:~~	+	* Mobile construction workers.
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−	* ~~A mobile~~ construction ~~worker capable of adjusting to its immediate environment~~.	+
	* Inspection robots that can monitor and precisely record measurements in areas that were previously inaccessible.		* Inspection robots that can monitor and precisely record measurements in areas that were previously inaccessible.
	* Maintenance robots that can clean and update building facades safely.		* Maintenance robots that can clean and update building facades safely.
−	* 3D-printing robots able to print building components (and eventually ~~entirely safe~~ buildings~~, bridges~~ and other structures) ~~as needed~~.	+	* 3D-printing robots able to print building components (and eventually entire buildings and other structures).
	* Service robots able to lay bricks and masonry.		* Service robots able to lay bricks and masonry.
−	* Demolition robots that can ~~destroy~~ building components safely.	+	* Demolition robots that can dismantle building components safely.

−	~~Almost always, these AI construction systems are able to finish their tasks more efficiently and quickly than their human counterparts.~~ Robotic technology may make it possible to reduce risk ~~while creating more imaginatively conceived buildings at~~ lower ~~cost that~~ use less energy~~, are more durable and look better~~.	+	Robotic technology may make it possible to reduce risk, lower costs and use less energy.

−	While some tasks could be shifted from human workers to their robotic counterparts, it would inevitably lead to the creation of new jobs. This could include the oversight of robots along with new robot-maintenance jobs ~~that were previously unknown~~.	+	While some tasks could be shifted from human workers to their robotic counterparts, it would inevitably lead to the creation of new jobs. This could include the oversight of robots along with new robot-maintenance jobs, the design and manufacture of robots and so on.

	= Robotics and BIM, CAM =		= Robotics and BIM, CAM =